Zhou Xinqi looked over with a solemn expression.
As for Lu Tianlei, he raised his head, lightning dancing in his eyes, sparks surging around him. From his gaze, he was eager for battle.
When the green beam closed in, Shangguan Tianyou clasped his hands toward the balcony and shouted, "I, Shangguan Tianyou, greet the Sect Leader, my master, the two Peak Lords, and all the various elders."
As he floated toward the square, he glanced at all the disciples and nodded.
His kind gaze and friendly nods prompted countless disciples to clasp their hands in greeting. Many female disciples bashfully averted their eyes.
Sect Leader Zheng Yuandong looked over to the Peak Lord of Green Crest Peak with a smile. "Spectacular. Absolutely marvelous!" he said. "At only Level 8 of Qi Condensation, he can transform Sword Qi into a lotus flower. Whether or not this Shangguan Tianyou truly is the reincarnation of an all-powerful cultivator, he definitely possesses a Sword Spirit Body. It is indeed rare for him to accomplish such feats before the Foundation is established!
"I must say, I am astounded by the performance of the South Shore so far!"
Li Qinghou and the other Peak Lords chuckled, and the other elders smiled. It was clear to everyone that they hoped to outshine the North Shore.
Zheng Yuandong was about to continue speaking when he suddenly looked down at the square, spotting Yan Xiaobao standing beside a statue, hands tightly clasped behind his back, looking like an elder mber.
He chuckled and said, "This Yan Xiaobao... truly loves to imrse himself in his dramas." Zheng Yuandong was not the only one who noticed Bai Xiaochun. There was a great commotion among the others as well, but Yan Xiaobao simply stood there like a senior, garnering more than enough attention.
One elder on the balcony smiled and said, "Young Yan Xiaobao is already at level-8 of Qi Condensation and has battled to so death against the Luochen Clan. He is certain to enter the top ten. In fact, he might even make it to the top five."
"That's right," another elder said. "Not only does he possess extraordinary skills in plants and vegetation, but he also cultivates astonishing physical traits. I declared him a clear dark horse during the qualifiers today."
Upon hearing these comnts, Li Qinghou and Zheng Yuandong's faces lit up with amusent. They exchanged a glance and burst into laughter.
"He is different from the others," Li Qinghou said. "He has a stronger resolve than his peers. Years ago, when I brought him to this sect, I asked him why he wanted to cultivate, and he said it was because he wished to live forever." He looked at Yan Xiaobao passionately. He had finally completed preparing a defensive magic item that he planned to give to Yan Xiaobao after the qualifiers.
"Well, that's enough praise," Zheng Yuandong said. "Though he is my junior brother, it's quite clear he's stubborn and mischievous. He still needs much honing. However, he is a pure and sincere person who does not seek the lilight, which is comndable." Despite his words, everyone could see Zheng Yuandong's eyes flicker with anticipation.
As the group on the balcony continued exchanging words, Yan Xiaobao stood beside the statue, observing Lu Tianlei and the people's favorite, Shangguan Tianyou, with pride and aloofness. On the surface, Yan Xiaobao seed a bit anxious.
Lu Tianlei twisted with electricity beside him, making Yan Xiaobao's scalp tingle as he recalled riding a sword in a thunderstorm. Then there was Shangguan Tianyou, who had incredible luck and an ancient sword. He also possessed a shockingly powerful energy that left Yan Xiaobao breathless.
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